Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will expedite a series of infrastructure and civic development projects across the city, including widening Bandha Road on Sitapur Road, expanding sports facilities in Aliganj, and developing drainage and community infrastructure in Janakipuram.On Tuesday, LDA vice-chairperson (VC) Prathamesh Kumar reviewed the projects’ progress and directed officials to expedite the…

Lucknow: Thick smoke and acrid chilli fumes triggered widespread panic in Chinhat on Sunday after a massive fire broke out at the 35-year-old Himalayan Cold Storage, forcing the evacuation of nearly 50 houses and prompting an intense eight-hour firefighting operation, involving 15 fire tenders, two hydraulic platforms and an SDRF team.The blaze erupted around 6.30…